coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $10 (Ten Dollars) \ Liberty Eagles \ 1859
The Liberty Head eagle coins, specifically the 10-dollar denomination, were minted in the United States from 1838 to 1907. The 1859 Liberty Head eagle features a design by engraver James B. Longacre, depicting a liberty head on the obverse and an eagle with a shield on the reverse. These coins were composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing approximately 16.718 grams. The 1859 issue is part of a larger series that is popular among collectors, particularly for its historical significance and gold content.
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1859-O (New Orleans) Liberty Head Eagles $10 | $10 (Ten Dollars) | Liberty Head Eagles $10 | 1859 | New Orleans |
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1859-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Eagles $10 | $10 (Ten Dollars) | Liberty Head Eagles $10 | 1859 | Philadelphia |
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1859-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Eagles $10 | $10 (Ten Dollars) | Liberty Head Eagles $10 | 1859 | Philadelphia |
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1859-S (San Francisco) Liberty Head Eagles $10 | $10 (Ten Dollars) | Liberty Head Eagles $10 | 1859 | San Francisco |